Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in United States
The median chemical plant and system operators salary is $78,120 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Chemical Plant and System Operators salary by region
Pay trend
Up 0.7% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Chemical Plant and System Operators salary FAQs
What is the average Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in United States?
The median Chemical Plant and System Operators salary in United States is $78,120 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of chemical plant and system operatorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Chemical Plant and System Operators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $48,400 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $111,930 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $78,120.
Do Chemical Plant and System Operators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX is among the highest at $106,020, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Chemical Plant and System Operators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.